Stain colors on white oak

I haven't written about my home renovation as much as I originally intended. Work picked up and it was hard enough juggling that while simultaneously following up on the house, making micro decisions on a daily basis, let alone blog about it. My general contractor and I... #Bona #generalcontractor

Elevate your woodworking projects with four captivating shades of light wood stain! Transform furniture, accents, and home decor with these stunning hues that enhance the natural beauty of the wood grain. Find your perfect shade and get ready to create stunning pieces with these light wood stains!

Minwax stain combinations on white oak flooring. We chose weathered oak/classic grey combination.

I don't know why I'm writing another post about my floors. Probably because it's been the dark shadow of my existence for the past month until it was recently fixed. I'm in a much better place now. In the past 6 months (2 months longer than expected), I have... #Bona #generalcontractor #Loba

At first glance, red oak gives off a slightly rosy hue and has a more pronounced grain pattern, especially when left unstained, whereas white oak has a slightly grayish tone and a more subtle grain pattern. With the right stain color, you’ll be surprised to see the differences between the two are nearly indistinguishable.

In case you missed it, I shared all about the reason why we chose to install new flooring, how we landed on White Oak, and, some initial details of the project here. We started the project on a Friday, and the install was complete within just a few days – making it pretty easy to […]

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We share the exact recipe and process on how to stain red oak cabinets to look like white oak.

In case you missed it, I shared all about the reason why we chose to install new flooring, how we landed on White Oak, and, some initial details of the project here. We started the project on a Friday, and the install was complete within just a few days – making it pretty easy to […]

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Choosing Hardwood Floor Stains can be overwhelming. See a selection of DuraSeal stains on white oak hardwood flooring.

Red oak with (top left) special walnut, spiced brown, provincial, and coffee.

If you’re in the market for wood stain I’m sure you have come to realize that there are so many options to choose from. It’s hard to know how each color of stain will show up in your space, which is why I wanted to share a few of my personal favorite stain colors with you to save you the hassle. I recently finished a few big projects in my own home where we used wood stain to revamp our kitchen cabinets.